abuser

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que trata alguém ou algo de forma prejudicial, cruel ou abusiva; inclui quem maltrata física, verbal, sexual ou emocionalmente outra pessoa, quem faz uso indevido de substâncias ou de poder, e quem comete abuso.

A noun referring to a person who treats someone or something in a harmful, cruel, or improper manner.

1. Someone who mistreats othersB2formal

   A person who treats another person cruelly or violently, often repeatedly.

   Abusador

   • The abuser was arrested for domestic violence.
   • She finally left her abuser after years of suffering.
   • The court issued a restraining order against the abuser.

   Sinônimosbullyharasseroppressorpersecutortormentor

   Antônimosbenefactordefenderguardianprotector

2. Someone who misuses somethingB2formal

   A person who uses something in a harmful, improper, or excessive way.

   Abusador

   • He is a known substance abuser.
   • The system is designed to detect password abusers.
   • An abuser of power often faces consequences eventually.

   Sinônimosexploiter